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Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 27, 2020

Weeks of anguish and a 'black box': Inside the decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics

Officials in charge of staging the Tokyo Olympics crowded around a low table inside Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's residence late Tuesday, wincing as they spoke by phone with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 25, 2020

Toward a 2021 Tokyo Olympics

By postponing the games, Abe has put Japan — and himself — at the center of the post-pandemic recovery effort.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 14, 2020

In the footsteps of Okinawa's forgotten priestesses

Utaki (sacred sites) are scattered throughout the islands of Okinawa. Historically the purview of priestesses and kings, these sites have recently seen an uptick in visitors interested in exploring their own history.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 3, 2020

COVID-19 is a risk to the Olympics, in 2020 and beyond

Maybe a pandemic will spark much needed reforms to shrink the ever-expanding games.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 15, 2020

The real Tokyo Olympics: Esports and the future of Japanese soft power

In just a few short months there will be two Olympics in Tokyo, but only one has the potential to establish Japan as a leader in the next generation of sports.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 13, 2020

Upscale jazz over dinner and Champagne

There's never a dull moment in Tokyo with its thriving entertainment scene, reputation as a first-class dining destination and the indulgent combination of both.
BUSINESS
Feb 10, 2020

Amazon pulls out of major Barcelona telecom conference over coronavirus concerns

Amazon.com Inc. has pulled out of this month's Mobile World Congress because of the coronavirus outbreak, in another blow to one of the telecom industry's biggest gatherings, which attracts over 100,000 visitors to Barcelona, Spain.
Japan Times
Jan 16, 2020

The "5 Million Yen Crab," a Tottori Prefecture Specially Selected Matsuba Itsuki-boshi Crab, has been Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Most Expensive Crab Sold at Auction!

Tottori Prefecture, known as Japan's No. 1 crabbing prefecture, recorded a bid in the first auction on November 7 this year for a crab at a record-high amount of 5 million yen.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 10, 2020

New milestone for Ted Barton with broadcasts from Russia

For the past several years, announcer Ted Barton's goal has been to help globalize figure skating by providing free video streams of the sport to skaters, fans and media.
Japan Times
JAPAN / New Year's Special
Jan 2, 2020

Can Tokyo's soft power push ensure a positive Olympic legacy?

When the capital hosted the Olympic Games over half a century ago, it was heralded as a symbol of Japan's postwar recovery. This time around, Tokyo appears keen on trading brick and mortar for hearts and minds.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Dec 5, 2019

Holiday cakes infused with hotel's unique chocolate

Using a chocolate with more than 70 percent cacao offers the perfect blend of bitter and sour with woody and spicy hints for premium Christmas cakes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 30, 2019

Gelinaz! Shuffle 2019: Creativity thrives when chefs stay at home

The Grand Gelinaz! Shuffle 2019: Stay In Tour critiques the relentless travel chefs have come to view as necessary, while still maximizing global culinary exchange and creativity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 21, 2019

Juliette Binoche: 'There's something in the present that's more real'

The French actress discusses her love of Japan and her work with Japanese film directors, as well as her recent stint as a performing arts judge
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 18, 2019

Abe says his private office has no records of expenses for controversial dinner reception

The prime minister's approval rating is dropping as accusations grow that his office may have violated political spending laws.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / 2010s: Decade in Review
Oct 31, 2019

Halloween's rise in the 2010s provided Shibuya crossing with plenty of tricks and treats

While Halloween has been around in Japan for a few decades it wasn't until recently that it became a true phenomenon, especially at Tokyo's iconic Shibuya crossing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2019

Environmental tech for Tokyo Olympics touted as reusable resource for cities outside Japan

Innovations such as roads that reflect heat and water-absorbing pavement that will help the 2020 Olympic Games be a carbon- neutral event could also be adopted by other cities looking to mitigate climate risks, urban experts said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Oct 19, 2019

Designart Tokyo 2019 takes art and design to a new level in Japan

Now showcasing an impressive 300 designers and brands in over 100 locations, Designart Tokyo 2019 has branched out to include two new areas to it venues list — Shinjuku and Ginza — and introduces a slew of high-profile participants.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 15, 2019

CEATEC 2019 features driverless shuttle bus and avatar tech among exhibits

Organizers said this year's four-day event has brought together 787 exhibitors from a broad spectrum of sectors.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Global Startup Program
Oct 9, 2019

Italian entrepreneurs in pursuit of innovation abroad

The "Made in Italy" brand is synonymous with excellence. Signifying exceptional manufacturing and artisanship — traditionally in sectors such as mechanical engineering (for example, Ferrari), furniture, fashion and food — it is envisaged that the brand will soon be associated with the country's innovative...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 8, 2019

Japan's Rising Sun flag: A bone of contention for South Korea

Late last month, South Korean lawmaker An Min-suk of the ruling Democratic Party stood before the media in Seoul to explain a resolution proposed in the National Assembly.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Sep 28, 2019

Social media conversation on Rugby World Cup reflects concern about 2020 Olympics

Netizens have been anticipating the start of the Rugby World Cup in Japan for months now and not just because of the action on the field. While the online masses closely followed and reacted to the Japanese team’s opening match win over Russia — not to mention anything related to the All Blacks’...
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 20, 2019

UFO enthusiasts prepare to 'storm' Nevada's Area 51 in search of alien secrets

Scores of UFO enthusiasts converged on rural Nevada on Thursday for a pilgrimage of sorts to the U.S. installation known as Area 51, long rumored to house government secrets about alien life, as law enforcement officials beefed up security around the military base.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Sep 4, 2019

AFWJ celebrates 50 years of uniting women

Members of the Association of Foreign Wives of Japanese reflect on the group's achievements and progress.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 21, 2019

Tomoa Narasaki climbs to gold at world championships, punches ticket for 2020 Olympics

Tomoa Narasaki entered the world championships vowing to not only shoot for an Olympic berth but for the gold medal as well.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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